Natural Disasters
D.E. Alexander(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. September 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
XX, 632 pages
978-0-412-04751-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Here is a comprehensive overview of the geophysical, technological, and social aspects of natural disasters. This book systematically reviews the agents of natural catastrophes - earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, drought, hurricanes, erosion, fires, etc. - in terms of their geophysical processes and effects. The human impact and response is examined from various perspectives, including damage and the urban environment, the logistics of planning and emergency action, medical emergencies and the epidemiology of disasters, the Third World, and socio-economic consequences. The author's unique interdisciplinary perspective helps the reader to achieve a clear perspective on natural disasters and possible strategies against them.
Reviews / Votes
` This book sets the standard and will be the classic work against which newcomers will be judged.....the best single available text for courses in disaster studies in disciplines from anthropology and sociology to geology, geography, and the atmospheric sciences.'Ian Burton, Environment Canada
More details
Edition
1999
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Publishing group
Springer Netherland
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XX, 632 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
2000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-04751-0 (9780412047510)
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
David Alexander is in the Department of Geology and Geography at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Content
List of tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. The Geophysical Agents. 2. Earthquakes and volcanoes. 3. Atmospheric and hydrological hazards. 4. Disasters and the land surface. The Human Impact and Response. 5. Damage and the built environment. 6. The logistics of planning and emergency action. 7. Medical emergencies. 8. The Third World. 9. Disasters and socio-economic systems. Conclusion. 10. Towards an international strategy against disasters. Index.